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Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre

Museum | Grimsby | England | United Kingdom

The Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is an award-winning museum that brings to life the history of what was once the world's largest fishing port. Located in Alexandra Dock in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, the centre opened in 1991. The centre offers a fascinating insight into the lives of fishermen and the development of the fishing industry in the region.

Collections and Exhibitions

The museum showcases a variety of exhibits documenting the history of fishing in Grimsby. Special attention is given to the Ross Tiger, a side trawler built in 1957, which now serves as a museum ship providing visitors with an authentic look into life aboard a fishing trawler. Guided tours allow visitors to explore different areas of the ship and learn more about the working conditions of fishermen.

In addition to the Ross Tiger, the centre houses other historic ships, including the Perseverance, a sailing trawler displayed in the main atrium of the museum. These ships are not just exhibits, but also testament to Grimsby's maritime history.

The exhibitions inside the museum include reconstructed interior spaces of trawlers, capturing the atmosphere of the 1950s. Lifelike figures and multimedia presentations give visitors a realistic view of fishermen's lives and the challenges they faced.

Educational Programs and Events

The Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre offers various educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These include workshops, lectures, and special exhibitions that regularly address current issues in fishing and maritime history. The museum is also a recognized learning destination, collaborating with schools and educational institutions to impart the region's maritime heritage.

Collaboration and Partnerships

The centre is a recognized learning destination and a member of the Humber Museums Partnership, a collaboration of museums in the Humber region dedicated to promoting cultural heritage. It has been awarded several accolades, including the Sandford Award for Heritage Education and the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award, highlighting the high quality of exhibitions and services.

The Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is a significant place to learn more about the history of fishing in Grimsby and the lifestyle of fishermen. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the past and experience the region's maritime heritage.

Contact details

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Alexandra Dock
Grimsby
DN31 1UZ Grimsby

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Opening hours

Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Monday--
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Reviews

762 Reviews

John Hunt
28.01.2025

Enjoyed my visit. An excellent insight to how it used to be on a fishing trawler.
Adam Huber
29.12.2024

Excellent place to visit, very informative and well laid out. The tour of the Ross Tiger is a must as well. Would 100% recommend.
nioba nio
24.11.2024

Interesting and funny. Lots historical information. Friendly staff
Paul Spinks
18.11.2024

Really great to wander around learning what it was like. The Staff were really friendly
Reagan Hassani
17.11.2024

Fun and educational museum! Spent hours there. Very interactive. The layout flowed well. Great giftshop.
Gary Smith
14.11.2024

Fascinating Had a brilliant morning here The trawler tour was so interesting Followed by the fishing museum which is well worth a visit
Elizabeth Penrose
12.11.2024

Great place plenty to see and do ,the place to take children,They also have a gift shop and a cafe excellent scones.Also 2 great guides Bob1 and Bob 2 .
Marc Giles
11.11.2024

Great experience, all the people were so knowledgeable, and the museum was very informative. The actual tour around the boat was really interesting.
Charlie H
07.11.2024

Brilliant place what I find so good about it is how it brings to life the story of Grimsby fishermen. The person who took me on the trwler tour was an ex Grimsby trawler skipper. The displays are clearly created by fishermen or their families.
Charlotte Thompson
05.11.2024

Spent a very enjoyable afternoon here. It's an immersive experience with great attention to detail, enabling you to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a fisherman's lot! My 10yr old enjoyed the additional trail type activities that were available during half term. We were surprised to discover the centre was so quiet, it felt like a little hidden gem. Would thoroughly recommend.
Debbie Doran
02.11.2024

Really interesting museum brought to life by the former fisherman giving insightful tour and talks. I recommend the tour of Ross Tiger and our host Bob was very knowledgeable. It's a shame the industry has ended although it was a tough job.
carl britchford
31.10.2024

Great place to go but the smell effects are terrible lol
barry stone
27.10.2024

Had a day trip out. Very informative about the fishing industry
Steve Haith
11.08.2019

Visited for a history talk about the docks. Very interesting talk. Didn't see much of the museum.
Finn Cormack
20.10.2024

What a fantastic museum. I wasn't expecting what was on offer. It was so immersive with just the right information being offered in a very clear way. Well worth a visit.
Rob Gudgeon
13.10.2024

Really enjoyable insight into the lives of fishermen and their families. The tour of the trawler was fantastic, guided by an ex-trawler skipper (Bob) who was very informative and personable. Highly recommended!
j moriarty
09.10.2024

Great day out and brought back wonderful memories of when I went as a kid. Lots to look at and staff were amazing. Worth another visit.
Stella Podgorski
06.10.2024

What a great national treasure. So glad we took up the recommendation to visit. The museum and especially the guided tour of the fishing trawler were very interesting. The guide had been on the fishing fleet all his working life and knew exactly what he was talking about, with lots of interesting and funny stories.
Ray Bratt
02.10.2024

Not wirth a second visit. Dark . Directions very poor. In fact poor value for money
Sarah Burton
02.10.2024

Fabulous look round, highly recommend the tour of the Ross Tiger.
Allan Lugg
28.09.2024

Interesting display especially the guided tour of the Ross Tiger.
David Smith
26.09.2024

Excellent, well set out museum enhanced by the well led tour of the trawler, Ross Tiger. Thoroughly recommended a visit. Lovely cafe too.
Philippa
20.09.2024

Fascinating and well worth a visit! Never thought a trawler would be so interesting but the tour was fascinating. The exhibition is also great, and there's a nice little cafe and gift shop to complete the experience. Highly recommended.
Bill Mexson
18.09.2024

Gives a great insight to life as a trawler fisherman. Must take the Ross (Cam) Tiger tour to complete the visit.
Rosey Angel
09.09.2024

Good museum, could use more clear directions around and less stairs, but good for a small town.
Andrew Ralphs
30.08.2024

An absolute treat ! Wonderful , genuine and friendly place to visit . The museum has a surprise through every door , sometimes a shock ! Loved the authentic figures and the stories on the walk around ! The boat tour was brilliant . Ron had worked on the boat for many years at sea and he brought the place to life with great stories . Having missed the boat trip on Thursday it was very kind of them to accommodate me on the Friday . Thank you , all of you were a pleasure to meet . 😊
Lee Stone
23.08.2024

Great musee but the tour of the trawler was the hilight. Glad we visited.
Sarah B
22.08.2024

The museum was clean and precise . .displays good and the life size shops and real boat was designed beautifully . .also the smells were quirky ! A good insight to the harsh life of the fishing industry. . The models were uncanny . . .bit too real! . .easy parking . Boat tour worth every penny . . The skipper was passionate about his past life as a Captain . .
Martin B
16.08.2024

Such a fantastic, hidden gem! Friendly, helpful staff, too! Well worth a visit!
Angela Luciana Buonocore
15.08.2024

Disability friendly but pricey cafe
Wayne Toft
14.08.2024

Staff where very friendly 1st time the family visited it was such a brilliant place so informative we had a brilliant time and will defo go again it's the best museum by far loved it so much to interact will x
Alison
14.08.2024

What a lovely museum. No wonder it rates so highly. Excellent staff. Lady on reception was so helpful and the gentleman that ran the tour round the boat was so interesting. He had worked on the boat so brought it alive for us. After the tour we went into the museum and lived it through the displays. Good spacious cafe as well. They are moving the cafe so it looks out on the dock and moving the trawler closer to the museum for a better customer experience.

 

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